First published in Column 8 on the 11th Sept 1991

If you want some free entertainment in these recessive days,leave your credit cards, cheque book and cash at home and go to an auction.

I recommend it to anyone who wants to relax and let theworld go by, to keep the blood flowing at an even pace, and to avoid clutteringhis/her brain with excess thoughts.

You’ll probably even be able to sit down and enjoy the show –until they sell the chair from underneath you.

I enjoy auctions for all sor...